Category Archives: Variety

‘The Traitors’ Star Wes Defends ‘Aggressive’ Game Play and Responds to Chrishell’s Sexism Allegations: ‘It’s Dangerous and Outright Wrong’
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers from “A Dysfunctional Family,” the sixth episode of Season 3 of “The Traitors,” now streaming on Peacock. Wes Bergmann knows...
Emily Longeretta Feb 03, 2025

‘Deaf President Now!’ Review: Spirited Doc Communicates Why a Turning Point for Deaf Rights Still Matters
The "now" in "Deaf President Now!" refers to the second week of March 1988 - when the students of Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., united in protest of the board's choice of a non-deaf candid...
Peter Debruge Feb 03, 2025

Oscars Name Production Team for 97th Academy Awards Ceremony
The Academy has named its production team for the 97th Academy Awards ceremony. Rob Paine is set to return as co-executive producer, and Taryn Hurd and Sarah Levine Hall return as producers. Also rejo...
Jazztangcay Feb 03, 2025

Fox Studio Lot’s Sound Department Adds Marielle Abaunza to Lead Biz Development Amid Sound Editorial Expansion (EXCLUSIVE)
Marielle Abaunza has joined the Fox Studio Lot's Sound Department as vice president of business development, amid wider plans to grow its services with the launch of a sound editorial division. The So...
Carolyn Giardina Feb 03, 2025

Veteran Agent Hildy Gottlieb Retires From CAA After 48-Year Career
CAA has announced that veteran agent Hildy Gottlieb is set to retire this month. Gottlieb, who joined CAA in 2022 following its acquisition of ICM Partners, has represented a diverse range of Oscar, E...
Katcy Stephan Feb 03, 2025

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Sees 795% Spotify Surge Following Grammy Wins
Beyonc’s history-making turn at the Grammy Awards last night was just the boost she needed for “Cowboy Carter” to surge back up on streaming, as her eighth album saw a 795 percent in...
Steven J. Horowitz Feb 03, 2025

Karla Sofía Gascón’s Off-the-Rails Reaction to Twitter Controversy Has Made Her the Donald Trump of Oscar Season
Up until last week, "Emilia Prez" looked like a narrow Oscar frontrunner, in part because of its political resonances. Sure, the character of Emilia - played by Karla Sofa Gascn - did not become a bet...
Danvariety Feb 03, 2025

Grammys Review: Telecast Is the Best in Years, Between the Horse Races, Conscience for L.A., Hot New Artists and Cool Quincy Acolytes
Not many awards shows that have lasted 3 hours and 45 minutes have ever had a preponderance of viewers agreeing that this length was justified. Sunday night's 67th annual Grammys telecast might be the...
Chris Willman Feb 03, 2025

Paramount, Nielsen Strike New Measurement Deal, Ending Months-Long Feud
Nielsen and Paramount Global are counting on each other once again. The two companies have struck a new deal that will reinstate access to the measurement giant’s audience ratings for the media ...
Brian Steinberg Feb 03, 2025

Mel B Returns to Judge ‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 20 as NBC Announces Premiere Date
Mel B will return to the judge’s table on Season 20 of “America’s Got Talent,” which debuts Tuesday, May 27 at 8 p.m. on NBC. The former Spice Girl will replace Heidi Klum, who...
Ethan Shanfeld Feb 03, 2025